Potted Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii, butterfly bush, is a deciduous shrub attracting pollinators with fragrant flower spikes, popular from florists for cottage gardens. Under HTS 0602.90.90.10 as other live shrubs for ornamental planting. Compact cultivars are potted for retail and import.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+17.5%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0604Lower: 17% vs 22.3%

If cut flowers without roots

Fresh cut flowers of shrubs classify under 0604.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify sterile cultivars to avoid invasive species restrictions

Include pest scouting reports for aphids and spider mites

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